I wonder if he sleeps?
The man now in the den.
I wonder if he sleeps?
The man at number ten.
I wonder if he hears?
Whilst in his bed he lies.
The soldiers silent tears
and muted battle cries.
I wonder if he sleeps?
Whilst in his new found home.
Whilst soldier dare not sleep,
in Afghans danger zone.
I wonder if he hears?
The widows broken heart.
The mothers nightly prayers,
The families torn apart.
I wonder if he cares?
When...

"Mum, I was invited to Sally's party". Mum "yes I know love but I was not too sure you wanted to go". "yes but I was invited I have to go". "okay then chicken you best go to town and buy your outfit, its 70s-80s night". "yeah alright then muma".
Back from town-
"I really couldn't make up my mind, they didn't really have much there", "ohh but you got something, how much?". "yea jeez mum course I...

My world is falling around me
Faster than the tears
The constant barrage
Relentless
Beaten into numb submission
No silver lining in sight
Only dark clouds of precipitation
No more teeth for life to kick
Only bleeding gums
Dead inside
But still smiling
The reflection
A corroded self
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It's a shame

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